Standard 5: Resources and Support Systems

• 5.1 Establishes and implements processes to recruit, employ, retain, and mentor qualified professional and support staff to fulfill assigned roles and responsibilities
• 5.2 Establishes and implements a process to assign professional and support staff based on system needs and staff qualifications as may be required by federal and state law and regulations (i.e., professional preparation, ability, knowledge, and experience)
• 5.3 Establishes and implements a process to design, evaluate, and improve professional development and ensures participation by all faculty and staff
• 5.4 Ensures that staff are sufficient in number to meet the vision and purpose of the school system and to meet federal and state law and regulations, if applicable

• 5.5 Engages in long-range budgetary planning and annually budgets sufficient resources to support its educational programs and to implement its plans for improvement
• 5.6 Ensures that all financial transactions are safeguarded through proper budgetary procedures and audited accounting measures

• 5.7 Maintains sites, facilities, services, and equipment to provide a safe, orderly, and healthy environment
• 5.8 Establishes and implements written security and crisis management plans with appropriate training for stakeholders
• 5.9 Implements processes and plans for maintaining and improving sites, facilities, and equipment
• 5.10 Provides technology infrastructure and equipment that is up-to-date and sufficient to accomplish the system's goals

• 5.11 Provides and coordinates support services that meet the health, counseling, nutrition, safety, co-curricular, transportation, and special learning needs of all students
• 5.12 Provides student support services coordinated with the school, home, and community